AWK-6232-M12 Hardware Installation Guide Moxa AirWorks Second Edition, March 2012 2012 Moxa Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction without permission is prohibited. P/N: 1802062320011...
NOTE Highlights important information related to this product. Package Checklist Moxa’s AWK-6232-M12 is shipped with the following items. If any of these items is missing or damaged, please contact your customer service representative for assistance. •...
The package contents for customized versions may be different. Installation Before installing the AWK-6232-M12, make sure that all items in the Package Checklist are in the box. In addition, you will need access to a notebook computer or PC equipped with an Ethernet port. The...
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Please read “Chapter2 Getting Started” in AWK-6232-M12 User’s Manual for more details about installation and configuration. ATTENTION For security reasons, we strongly recommend changing the password. To do so, go to Maintenance Password, and then follow the on-screen instructions.
All exposed connectors, including items 1, 2, & 4-7, should be tightly covered by suitable caps when they are not in use. Dimensions (unit = mm) Attaching Antennas The AWK-6232-M12 inclues two dual-band omnidirectional antenna by default. Attach the antennas as illustrated below. Rubber plate Antenna Metal N-type Step 1: Use your fingers and hold the antenna metal N-type connector.
Wall Mounting In most applications, wall mount provides an easier installation. You will find it quite easy to mount AWK-6232-M12 on the wall, as illustrated below. STEP 1: STEP 2:...
To avoid environmental vibration or shock, you can consider a robust installation with four bigger screws, which the shafts are between 7.0 mm and 8.5 mm in diameter, and fix the AWK-6232-M12 onto wall directly and tightly. DIN-Rail Mounting (Optional) The DK-DC50131 die-cast metal kit can be bought separately, and enable easy and robust installation for the AWK-6232-M12.
Wiring the Redundant Power Inputs The AWK-6232-M12 must be connected to a Power over Ethernet Plus (PoE+) IEEE 802.3at compliant power source or an IEC60950 compliant - 8 -...
Wiring the Digital Inputs and Relay Contact (Digital Output) The AWK-6232-M12 has two sets of digital input—DI1 and DI2. Each DI comprises two contacts of the 8-pin M12 connector on the AWK-6232-M12’s bottom panel. These two digital inputs can be connected to digital-output-enabled sensors for on-site status monitoring.
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AWK-6232-M12 has 10/100/1000BaseT(X) Ethernet ports (8-pin shielded M12 connector with A coding). The 10/100/1000BaseT(X) ports located on the AWK-6232-M12’s bottom panel are used to connect to Ethernet-enabled devices. Below we show pinouts for both MDI (NIC-type) ports and MDI-X (HUB/Switch-type) ports.
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3. Test the plug to ensure the quality. RS-232 Connection The AWK-6232-M12 has one RS-232 (8-pin RJ45) console port located on the bottom panel. Use either an RJ45-to-DB9 or RJ45-to-DB25 cable to connect the Moxa AWK-6232-M12’s console port to your PC’s COM port.
EN 50155 standard. LED Indicators The front panel of the Moxa AWK-6232-M12 contains several LED indicators. The function of each LED is described in the table below. Color...
Color State Description LAN 1 Amber/ Amber, The 10/100Mbps link on the device’s Green LAN port is active LAN 2 Amber, Device is transmitting LAN data at blinking 10/100 Mbps Amber, 10/100Mbps LAN port link is inactive Green, 1000Mbps LAN port link is active Green, Device is transmitting LAN data at 1000 blinking...
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Digital Inputs (M12 • +13 to +30 V for state “1” female connector): • +3 to -30 V for state “0” 2 electrically isolated • Max. input current: 8 mA inputs Physical Characteristics Housing: Metal, IP68 protection Weight: 1.8 kg Dimensions: 224 x 147.7 x 64.5 mm (8.82 x 5.82 x 2.54 in) Installation:...
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